It is very common for landlords to ask tenants not to hang pictures on the walls of their rental property, because the fixtures used to hang them (from Blu-tack to…
If you are currently in the process of buying a property, you may know that the government raised the threshold for stamp duty last year, in an effort to boost…
As 2020 draws to a close, many of us are congratulating ourselves on simply making it through this difficult year, and so New Year's resolutions may not be at the…
How well do you communicate with your tenants? This may not be something you've particularly thought about before, but with all the upheaval of 2020, good communication is more important…
Autumn is just around the corner, and while we might love the season for its cosy jumpers and crisp, sunny days, this time of year can cause all sorts of…
Lockdown has made many of us rethink our priorities, and some interesting new trends are emerging, including a surge of interest in properties with gardens. According to property portal Rightmove,…
This month, the government's rules regarding house moves changed and the official advice is now that "people who wish to move home can do so." The possibilities for home improvements…
The coronavirus pandemic is now having a much bigger impact on the UK - the government has closed down pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and all non-essential shops, and many people…
Currently, the biggest global news is the spread of coronavirus: an infectious, flu-like disease that is causing significant disruption, and some deaths, in many countries around the world. In most…